Successful atomic force microscopy (AFM) imaging starts with choosing the right probe for your sample and scan mode. It’s one of the most important considerations when doing an experiment. Asylum Research’s webinar “How to Choose the Right Probe for Your AFM Experiments” aims to make all AFM users experts at probe selection. The webinar will be presented September 8, 2016, 8:00am PDT, by Asylum Research Applications Scientist, Dr. Ted Limpoco. Registration is at www.oxford-instruments.com/ProbeWebinar.
Choosing the right probe from hundreds available, even for an experienced user, can be a daunting task. At Asylum, we scan an incredible number of different samples under various conditions and modes daily, so we have a deep understanding of what works and what doesn’t. This is an excellent opportunity to share our knowledge and experience with the entire AFM community.
Dr. Limpoco
Topics discussed in the webinar include:
• AFM probe fundamentals and calibration
• Probe selection for imaging in air and liquid
• Probe selection for specific scan modes (e.g. MFM, high resolution imaging, nanomechanics)
• Specialized probes
• Real-world image examples
Oxford Instruments Asylum Research is the technology leader in atomic force microscopy for both materials and bioscience research. Asylum Research AFMs are widely used by both academic and industrial researchers for characterizing samples from diverse fields spanning material science, polymers, thin films, energy research, and biophysics.
In addition to routine imaging of sample topography and roughness, Asylum Research AFMs also offer unmatched resolution and quantitative measurement capability for nanoelectrical, nanomechanical and electromechanical characterization. Recent advances have made these measurements far simpler and more automated for increased consistency and productivity. Its Cypher™ and MFP-3D™ AFM product lines span a wide range of performance and budgets. Asylum Research also offers its exclusive SurfRider™ AFM probes among a comprehensive selection of AFM probes, accessories, and consumables. Sales, applications and service offices are located in the United States, Germany, United Kingdom, Japan, France, India, China and Taiwan, with distributor offices in other global regions.
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